F30 335D delivery dates slipping

F30 335D delivery dates slipping

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tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Friday 26th September 2014
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JNW1 said:
Gave a colleague a lift to the railway station following a meeting today. He hadn't seen the new car and, as it's de-badged, he couldn't tell readily what it was before he got in. He was being complimentary about the interior (which I have to say is a big step forward in terms of quality over the E9x) but then he said "so you've stuck with petrol then"; he was suitably surprised (and impressed) when I told him the nice growl to which he was referring was being made by a diesel! Given he drives a C350 Cdi Mercedes I think it's testament to just how good the 335d is in the refinement stakes; personally I still don't think it's at the level of the N55 petrol in that regard but by diesel standards it's one seriously good motor and does work very well with the 8-speed auto. So not a sports car but really quite liking it - must be getting old!
+1 that was my first impression. It's not a petrol v6 sound but definitely not a clatterly old diesel sound.

Anyway back on topic - the stealer is still quoting week 46 from original week 31 mad


evilscooby

57 posts

161 months

Friday 26th September 2014
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has anyone moved to that m sport design package or are you all holding out for the new brakes arriving.
You wouldn't think it would be that hard to get a new brake partner.
I wonder if its the disk or the pads or the callipers that are causing the issue.

Mustard

6,992 posts

244 months

Saturday 27th September 2014
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evilscooby said:
has anyone moved to that m sport design package or are you all holding out for the new brakes arriving.
You wouldn't think it would be that hard to get a new brake partner.
I wonder if its the disk or the pads or the callipers that are causing the issue.
Brembo callipers are the issue I believe

dick_dastardly71

171 posts

188 months

Wednesday 15th October 2014
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Just been informed the status of mine went to "5500 Confirmed by Production Control" last week, so is hopefully on its way to me soon. Indicated delivery w/c 3 Nov. Ordered at the end of June.

evilscooby

57 posts

161 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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Exciting Times Dick.
I got called yesterday saying they have just finished building mine so should be with me in two weeks :-)
Much better than the last week of December they were originally quoting me when I ordered at end of August

tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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Good to hear that the November dates are holding smile

Mine should be locked down next week ready for a November build cloud9

I think I've just about managed to hold off adding any more extras. yes

Wills2

22,666 posts

174 months

Sunday 26th October 2014
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Did you order the merino leather? I wish I had the standard stuff isn't very good.

tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Monday 27th October 2014
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Unfortunately not frown

While the merino leather seats and dashboard look great especially in beige, the £2k price tag was a bridge too far.

Dakota will have to do.

mikethedentist

1 posts

113 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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Hi everyone. Just a quick thanks to all who posted on this thread- it gave me information quicker than my dealer could.
I ordered a 335d xdrive in Estoril Blue with the Performance bodykit in the 3rd week of August with initial delivery estimated to be end of september. This rapidly slipped to possibly december within 2 weeks. I was offered the option of deleting the problematic m-brakes but stuck with it and now have been informed it will be ready about mid to late November.

Matt80M

1,137 posts

171 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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mikethedentist said:
Hi everyone. Just a quick thanks to all who posted on this thread- it gave me information quicker than my dealer could.
I ordered a 335d xdrive in Estoril Blue with the Performance bodykit in the 3rd week of August with initial delivery estimated to be end of september. This rapidly slipped to possibly december within 2 weeks. I was offered the option of deleting the problematic m-brakes but stuck with it and now have been informed it will be ready about mid to late November.
Interesting. I have a 330d GT Xdrive M Sport Plus (longest name for a car ever) on order and was told a few days ago that although it was expected in the deal this week, it's now expected in December. Hopefully mine will move forward too based on your news. Mine was ordered August 7th. Not sure if mine will be on the same line as yours though.

tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Friday 31st October 2014
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^^^ good choice of car and hatch makes it ideal. I could play with boot opener for ages hehe

I'll find out tomorrow if the week 46 date is sticking. The other thing that slows the build down, according to the stealer, is leather dashboards (?)

Adam863541

4 posts

112 months

Sunday 2nd November 2014
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Hello tjees did your dealer tell you if your dates had remained week 46? I've been given the same delivery week! I was keeping my fingers crossed for next week delivery but guess not!!

dick_dastardly71

171 posts

188 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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evilscooby said:
Exciting Times Dick.
I got called yesterday saying they have just finished building mine so should be with me in two weeks :-)
Much better than the last week of December they were originally quoting me when I ordered at end of August
Collected mine last Thursday :-)



tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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Adam863541 said:
Hello tjees did your dealer tell you if your dates had remained week 46? I've been given the same delivery week! I was keeping my fingers crossed for next week delivery but guess not!!
Yes, the build has been locked down and production week has remained at week 46. Additionally the previous two with big brakes have remained the same dates in November

Adam863541

4 posts

112 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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tjlees said:
Yes, the build has been locked down and production week has remained at week 46. Additionally the previous two with big brakes have remained the same dates in November
Good to know, it was the brakes on the m-sport plus pack that had caused the delay to my 330d!! Excited know... Thank you!

mpgrant70

53 posts

151 months

Monday 3rd November 2014
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I have also been a victim of m sport brake issue I have had 3 gt 335d on order since August I have been given a production of week 47 so hopefully that will stick now

tjlees

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1,382 posts

236 months

Tuesday 4th November 2014
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mpgrant70 said:
I have also been a victim of m sport brake issue I have had 3 gt 335d on order since August I have been given a production of week 47 so hopefully that will stick now
If so, should be locked down this week.

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 4th November 2014
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My car is due end of this month, fingers crossed (428i Gran Coupe).

I was given the option of losing the M Sport brakes, but didn't feel it was right to have to compromise when paying so much money.

Dealer has agreed a loan car to cover the (hopefully small period) between my Merc going back, and picking up the new one.

I'm a bit excited...

Wills2

22,666 posts

174 months

Tuesday 4th November 2014
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I hate to say this but for me the M sport brakes aren't all of that, no better in feel or action than any other car I've had and no where as good as the M3's brakes (and they get panned for being rubbish)

I would say they are the most disappointing aspect of the car in that they do what brakes should do but offer nothing in the way of "sportiness" e.g. firm pedal, short travel, easy to modulate etc..

So not really worth waiting for.



Edited by Wills2 on Tuesday 4th November 21:38

SimNugget

580 posts

169 months

Wednesday 5th November 2014
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Ahh, but they look good wink